As for the visitors, while the mood in Chelsea s camp would have been at a high following Frank Lampard s arrival over the summer, the Blues have struggled at the start of the new season. Along with suffering penalties defeat against Liverpool in the Super Cup last week, the former England midfielder also saw his side manage to scrape a 1-1 draw against Leicester over the weekend, a match they were largely outplayed in during the second half. Desperate to secure a top-four return with his youthful squad, Lampard will have some growing concerns over his sides continued defensive issues. Saturday s guests have failed to record a single clean sheet in any of their last eight appearances. Still looking for their first victory since Lampard made his return, Chelsea will know that they must also improve on their performances away from Stamford Bridge if they re to secure Champions League football for West London next season. Including a 4-0 hammering away at Old Trafford in their opening contest, Chelsea have won just two of their last nine Premier League matches on the road.
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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger hopes to feature after four months out with a knee problem. Willian returned from injury as a substitute last weekend but Callum Hudson-Odoi is still out.
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